Pre-Litigation Paralegal Personal Injury

Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Paralegal (Bilingual – Spanish Required)

Location: Sorrels Law – 230 Westcott St., Houston, TX

Schedule: 100% In-Person

Compensation: $20–$28 per hour, depending on experience Performance bonus on each case.

Benefits: Health benefits, Free Friday breakfast or lunch, Wednesday food trucks provided by the firm

Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of personal injury pre-litigation experience

Sorrels Law is seeking a highly skilled Spanish-English bilingual Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Paralegal to support our growing pre-litigation department. This is a full-time, in-office position at our Houston office.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of dedicated personal injury experience, strong case-management abilities, and excellent communication skills. You will oversee client communication, medical treatment coordination, record requests, case development, and demand-package preparation for motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, dram shop cases, and other negligence matters.

You will work directly with Attorney Jessica and help manage active pre-lit cases, ensuring files move efficiently and clients receive exceptional service.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Spanish-speaking clients throughout the pre-litigation stage.
• Conduct welcome calls and explain the full treatment and claims process.
• Maintain regular client check-ins regarding pain levels, appointment attendance, and progress updates.
• Ensure clients follow their treatment plans and resolve scheduling or provider issues promptly.
• Keep clients consistently informed about next steps and case status.

• Coordinate medical treatment with chiropractors, orthopedists, imaging centers, pain specialists, and other providers.
• Track every phase of treatment from initial exam to maximum medical improvement (MMI).
• Order medical records, bills, radiology images, and provider notes.
• Follow up persistently to ensure timely receipt of all records.
• Review medical documentation for accuracy and completeness.

• Collect photos, videos, crash reports, police records, witness statements, property damage documentation, employment records, and other case evidence.
• Communicate with insurance adjusters regarding coverage updates, claim status, property damage progress, and general documentation requests.
• Track adjuster communications, policy limits, claim numbers, and deadlines.
• Assist with PIP, MedPay, UM/UIM, Medicare/Medicaid, hospital liens, and ERISA-related matters as needed.

• Draft and organize comprehensive demand packages, including:
• Liability summaries
• Medical chronology and treatment narrative
• Damages analysis
• Supporting exhibits and documentation
• Prepare all case materials and ensure the attorney has everything needed for the attorney to conduct settlement negotiations.
• Maintain open communication with clients after the attorney negotiates, including coordinating updated documents, signatures, or follow-up appointments when needed.

• Maintain firm-specific pre-litigation checklists (MVA, Dram Shop, Wrongful Death, Premises, etc.).
• Track internal deadlines, statutes, and task requirements for each case.
• Regularly update the attorney on negotiation readiness, case status, and potential litigation needs.
• Assist with settlement workflows, reductions, lien resolution, and disbursement preparation once cases are resolved.

• Spanish-English bilingual (REQUIRED)
• Minimum 2 years of personal injury pre-litigation experience (REQUIRED)
• Strong understanding of the personal injury workflow from intake through demand.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with injured clients.
• Highly organized, efficient, and able to manage a large caseload.
• Experience with record requests, medical summaries, and insurance coordination.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work 100% in-person at our Houston office.
• Professional, empathetic, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• $20–$28/hour based on experience
• Performance bonuses on each case settled within pre-litigation
• Health benefits
• Free breakfast or lunch every Friday
• Wednesday food trucks paid by the firm
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth as Attorney Jessica's team continues expanding